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Technology@beehaw.org · 29 days ago

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s | CNN

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Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s | CNN

Chris Remington@beehaw.orgM to

Technology@beehaw.org · 29 days ago

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

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This seems like it’s going to be really bad for LGBTQ+ minors. Finding community online at around 13-14yo literally saved my life.

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